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Depression & Anxiety Relief: Let’s kick back and chat…

Bill WhiteJune 25, 20112 comments

“Viibryd (vilazodone) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and a 5-HT1A receptor partial agonist. And that means it impacts serotonergic…”

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Stop, hold the phone, and chill!

Viibryd - other antidepressants, benzodiazepines, atypical antipsychotics, beta-blockers, etc. – play a part in the relief of depression and anxiety.

But beyond the neuro/biochemistry of it all lies the non-scientific reality of what it means to be human. And as much as meds can provide some quick and convenient relief, we can’t forget the role of, well, me (as in you).

Let’s kick back and chat…

The Lesson of Jessica

Jessica presented a real challenge. In her late-teens, she was being dominated by psychotic symptoms – voices, delusions, and disorganized thought.

When she came to us, Jessica was in a fog. She knew we were trying to communicate with her, and she did all she could to participate. But the voices and her scattered thinking made it very difficult for her.

I can’t really put my finger on why, but Jessica and her circumstances tugged at the strings of my heart. I left work several days in a row feeling so badly for her.

Funny – one day she managed to share she had a boyfriend. Whether or not she really did, I was delighted – relieved – to know she had someone out there who could provide her with a measure of joy.